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1 ssociation Newsletter July-August 2006
ssociation Newsletter July-August 2006 The NUFA Connections Newsletter is published 6 times a year by the National Undergraduate Fellows Association (NUFA) of the American Academy of Osteopathy. Opinions expressed in this publication may not represent the official position of the UAAO, NUFA or the AAO. Visit our web site for more information, events, activities or how to get involved: http://www.academyofosteopathy.org/UAAO/nufa.htm NUFA Newsletter Page 3 of 10 July-August Meeeett tthhee OOMMMM FFeelllloowwss n this first volume of our newsletter we will be featuring those of you that replied to my call for your information. If we missed you in this edition; not to fear as I hope to feature more fell

2 ows in upcoming newsletter issues. Hopef
ows in upcoming newsletter issues. Hopefully this will jump start us, in getting to Osteopathic School:College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific B.A. Chemistry- University of Fellowship year: Third Year Fellow (our program is three separate semesters over three years, this is my first, I’ll I decided to participate in the OPP Fellowship because I felt it was a great opportunity to reach out to 1st and 2nd year students. During my first two years of medical school I really valued the guidance, wisdom, and encouragement that me with, and now I’m looking forward to being able to provide the same to future classes. I enjoy teaching and also want to strengthen my OMM skills, the fellowship will allow me the nguyentv@westernu.edu Fellowship:Nick Name: “Shaners” Osteopathic School:Des Moines Un

3 iversity (Double Major) from the Fellows
iversity (Double Major) from the Fellowship: 12 month commitment that is asynchronous with clinical rotations 2007- First and foremost, to learn and gain as much experience as I can so that in the end, my patient will benefit the most; to keep the passion and fire of OMM alive to show the world what the “banner of Osteopathy” stands for; to engage in research to further our knowledge and understanding; and finally to Dauffenbach Des Moines University Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Univ. Fellowship:year Fellow, followed by 1 year of Clinical NUFA Newsletter Page 7 of 10 July-August phazen@westernu.edu Osteopathic School:COMP College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific : BA in Biology from Concordia Fello

4 wship: asynchronous with clinical The O
wship: asynchronous with clinical The OPP Fellowship allows me to combine two things that I enjoy, OMM and Dano (Given by a rugby referee mid-match, to my dismay. It has grown on me Fellowship: My goal is to be able to offer the best care I possibly can to my patients. This fellowship will give me tools that will allow me to offer more comprehensive care than almost any other doctor. Fellowship also offers the opportunity to teach, and I have always Cason Brown Nick Name: Des Moines University BA- University of Colorado-Boulder Fellowship: asynchronous with clinical I am interested in doing PM&R and believe that the fellowship will serve me Amanda Martin des moines university Fellowship: asynchronous with clinical I have a great desire to improve my OMM skills and promote oste

5 opathy as a Nick Name: N/A (some have tr
opathy as a Nick Name: N/A (some have tried “P”, Des Moines University BSc, Zoology Fellowship: Asynchronous with clinical I wanted to share my enthusiasm for OMM with the incoming classes by lecturing and teaching labs. I also wanted to work in the outpatient ctreated solely utilizing OMM, and learn as much as I could from my faculty and from the patients; I could then share this with the students. In addition, the fellowship gives me a unique opportunity to perfect my skills, learn new techniques, and meet others who are enthusiastic about OMM; all so I am better equipped to treat my future patients and share Franciscola@pcom.edu Osteopathic School: Philadelphia College of BS Biology NUFA Newsletter Page 8 of 10

6 July-August Fellowship: 5th year
July-August Fellowship: 5th year Asynchronous with I wanted the opportunity to get experience with teaching OMT to first and second year students. I also wanted the ability to become involved with osteopathic research. Finally, I wanted early patient experience. Alberto J. Caban-Osteopathic SchoolNova Southeastern Science / Masters, Public Fellowship: I have always wanted to develop further skills in osteopathic manipulative medicine, from those skills taught in the undergraduate curriculum, as well as promote osteopathy to Nick Name:Jennifer.C.Lane@dmu.edu Osteopathic School: Des B.S. in Biology, Minors in Chemistry and American Sign Language at Fellowship: Asynchronous I would like to further my knowledge and skills of Osteopathic Manipulative medicine, as well as help others learn

7 the it’s benefits. I am also interested
the it’s benefits. I am also interested in Nick Name: B.S. Fellowship: It is 3 asynchronous 4 month blocks (4 months of fellowship, 4 months rotations times 3), starting after the completion of third year. The fellowship would allow me to enhance my OMM skills and develop clinical skills beyond that of my peers. I also wanted the chance to teach OMM to students and to spark excitement about the uniqueness of our profession in these future osteopaths. It is a nice way to give back to the profession that I Nick Name: BA (Carleton College, 2003) Fellowship: One year Participation: The extended training in teaching and patient care from the fellowship at DMU is a wonderfully unique opportunity that will enable me to begin my medical career with additional knowledge and confidence to treat and care

8 for patients using a more pure Osteopath
for patients using a more pure Osteopathic approach. I anticipate at the completion of this fellowship, I will be better equipped to truly follow Dr. A.T. Still’s counsel in promoting and advancing the Osteopathic profession in ways I cannot yet know at this NUFA Newsletter Page 10 of 10 July-August Joouurrnnaall CClluubb WWrraapp--UUpp ach issue of the NUFA connection will present a brief summary of important scientific literature topics presented various peer-reviewed journals. We know you are busy with clinical, teaching and administrative responsibilities, so let the NUFA editorial staff review and present the highlights of contemporary literature of n the current issue of JAMA (Vol. 6, No. 6, Page 327)

9 an article entitled: “Osteopathic Evalu
an article entitled: “Osteopathic Evaluation and Manipulative Treatment in Reducing the Morbidity of Otitis media: A Pilot Brian Degenhardt and Michael Kuchera from the A.T. StilInstitute at AT Still University of Health Sciences have conducted a pilot cohort study where they enrolled 8 participants with a 1-year post-treatment follow-up. Study participants over a period of three weeks received osteopathic structural exams and OMT. Finding from the study indicated that OMT may recurrent Otitis Do you like to write? Would you enjoy writing brief articles about Osteopathic Medicine? Than NUFA Connection wants you! We are looking to secure four (4) highly energetic, self-motivated, responsible, and dependable associate editors to assist in the coordination File articles on clinical case reports F

10 ile scientific / jAssociate Editor (Comm
ile scientific / jAssociate Editor (Community Service) File reports on community service events occurring among the NUFA File reports of social events as well Those interested should write a two- statement indicating why they are most interested in the position, which will terminate on June 30, 2007. Each associate editor will be responsithe remaining five (5) print issues of NUFA connections this academic year. Friendly, periodic reminder will be sent to you prior to your deadline. Please send your two sentence statement by Sunday, July 30 to the Editor-in-Chief: as well as any questions about the positions. Selection of each associate editor position will be announced on Monday, July 31. Did we miss your profile? We are very interested in profiling you in an upcoming issue of NUFA Connectio